CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
8,110 km
5,039 miles
ENI
El Nido
Philippines
Distance
8,110 km
5,039 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC ENI
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport El Nido Airport
IATA Code CHC ENI
ICAO Code NZCH RPEN
City Christchurch El Nido
Country New Zealand Philippines
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Manila
Elevation 123 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 11.200000, 119.420000

Christchurch (CHC) to El Nido (ENI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to El Nido Airport (ENI) in El Nido, Philippines is 8,110 kilometers (5,039 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Christchurch, it's 22:32 in El Nido. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Nido (ENI) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and El Nido Airport (ENI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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